Forensic Clinician: Evidence‑Based Rehab & Assessment

Corrections Victoria; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowances for eligible cnd

Professional development support

Attendance at Leadership Forum/Con fer

Job summary

Corrections Victoria invites applications for a Forensic Clinician within the multidisciplinary Forensic Intervention Services. You will provide evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services to individuals in custody or the community, contributing to rehabilitation and public safety.

The role supports diverse professional backgrounds including psychology, social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, counselling or psychotherapy.

Qualifications

• General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA or eligible status.
• Membership in professional bodies (AASW, ACA or PACFA) is advantageous.
• Pre-employment checks including police checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based forensic intervention in a correctional environment.
• Conduct comprehensive risk and clinical assessments.
• Perform clinical interviews to develop rehabilitation pathways.
• Deliver individual and group treatment programs with best-practice tools.
• Prepare treatment and risk assessment reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel to correctional facilities; hold a valid driver's licence.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Forensic clinical work

Education

General psychology registration (AHPRA)

AASW membership

Mental Health Nurse (MHN)

Occupational Therapist registration

Master's in psychotherapy (PACFA)

Master's in counselling (ACA or PACFA)

Job description

Corrections Victoria invites applications for a Forensic Clinician within the multidisciplinary Forensic Intervention Services. You will provide evidence-based screening, assessment and intervention services to individuals in custody or the community, contributing to rehabilitation and public safety.

The role supports diverse professional backgrounds including psychology, social work, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, counselling or psychotherapy.